The Town FilesSmithville, New York
Town in Chenango County · population 1,255 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $173,200
- Household income
- $70,433
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 48 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 43.1
Smithville is a town of 1,255 people in Chenango County, New York. The median home is worth $173,200, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for cycling than 89% of New York towns, easier by car than 78% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 70% of New York towns.
How Smithville ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Smithville is worth $173,200, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $70,433, which is more affordable than 63% of New York towns. Median rent is $889 a month. 81.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Smithville | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $173,200 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $889 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $70,433 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 81.7% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 14.5% | — |
Who lives in Smithville
| People | Smithville | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.1% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 16.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 29.4 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.6% | 91.1% |
Weather in Smithville
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 15.3°F. About 41.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.6 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Smithville since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 28, 2011 about 9.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 3 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 21, 1990.
Severe weather in Chenango County since 1996
Chenango County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4825: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Chenango County
Chenango County had 17,279 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,170 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Smithville itself the ACS puts it at 7.8%.
Towns near Smithville
- Greene, NY5.5 mi · 1,463 people · home $154,100
- McDonough, NY6.5 mi · 797 people · home $113,100
- Greene, NY7.0 mi · 5,296 people · home $176,800
- Oxford, NY8.4 mi · 3,614 people · home $119,400
- Willet, NY8.7 mi · 894 people · home $120,400
- Oxford, NY8.7 mi · 1,330 people · home $118,400
- Triangle, NY9.4 mi · 2,809 people · home $124,400
- Preston, NY10.0 mi · 895 people · home $122,300
Smithville questions
Is Smithville, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Smithville scores better for retirees than 38% of New York towns and quieter than 52%. 16.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.1).
How much does a house cost in Smithville?
The median owner-occupied home in Smithville is valued at $173,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,433, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $889 a month.
What is the weather like in Smithville?
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 15.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.3 inches of precipitation a year and 47.6 inches of snow.
Does Smithville get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Smithville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 28, 2011. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)